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Satiation devices and methods

  • US 6,845,776 B2
  • Filed: 04/08/2002
  • Issued: 01/25/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for inducing weight loss in patient, comprising the steps of:

  • providing a pouch having a proximal opening and a distal opening;

    positioning at least a portion of the pouch within the stomach of a patient;

    retaining the proximal portion of the pouch within the gastro-esophageal junction region such that the proximal opening receives food from the esophagus and such that the distal opening is positioned within the stomach; and

    causing food ingested by the patient to flow from the esophagus to the proximal opening, and out the distal opening into the stomach.

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